Thanks Catcher in the Why for the inspiration. I did some research on Gossip Girl and melded the Blackout episode into the story and the mention of 40 wins or nominations re: the Teen Choice Awards.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip_Girl

I also found this other mundane moment during Regis and Kelly. Just think Gossip Girl instead.

It’s what Becky thinks is a “commercial”. Dark, very dark.

I had to laugh at ‘emergencies and stuff’ because she wouldn’t care about anything outside of her show. ha! I think you did a fabulous job the sequel!

I thought this was a brilliant continuation. I’d been imagining some similar images, the neighbours being out on the street and something coming on the horizon. Your ideas and the tone of the writing were perfect for it.
I especially liked your image of the night sky.
The teen choice line and gossip girl reference were good, funny stuff. I watched the youtube clip as well, brilliant bit of detail. :)

I also loved that last line “the sky and earth seemed to unzip.”
I’ve written a sequel but i’m not overly happy with it. I think i’ve tried to fit too much in.